McTominay's moments of magic In a parallel universe, Scott McTominay's 21-year association with Manchester United could have come to an end this summer.
It's no secret he was on the list of players who could have left the club. When Kobbie Mainoo returns to fitness, McTominay might find himself further down the pecking order, having also seen Sofyan Amrabat take one potential route to the team away from him.
But on an afternoon when the era of Sir Alex Ferguson was on the mind of those inside Old Trafford, it felt fitting that the kind of academy graduate Ferguson would always have found room for rescued United from the depths of despair against Brentford. ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Brentford ALSO READ: United vs Brentford as it happened Ferguson once told Jose Mourinho to play McTominay, at a memorial for the Munich disaster in 2018, and the Scot's passion, versatility and low-key nature would have endeared him to his countryman.
McTominay might have to wait for his chances now, but he is reliable and understands the club. Even as a third-choice, he is worth having around.